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Cost of Living in Māḩiş

Māḩiş, Al Balqā’, Jordan · Population 17,754

▼ -16% vs Jordan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ا330 ($464)
Couple, monthlyد.ا587 ($827)
Family of four, monthlyد.ا762 ($1,073)

Estimated Prices in Māḩiş

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ا3.45 ($4.86)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ا13.80 ($19.44)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ا1.04 ($1.46)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ا78.21 ($110)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ا12.65 ($17.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ا33.36 ($46.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ا9.66 ($13.61)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ا9.66 ($13.61)per month
Cinema ticketد.ا2.53 ($3.56)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا143 ($202)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ا99.58 ($140)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ا299 ($421)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Māḩiş is د.ا383 ($540) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ا330 ($464) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ا429 ($604) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ا100 ($140)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Māḩiş

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Nearby Cities

Al Fuḩayş

4 km away · Al Balqā’

As Salţ

7 km away · Al Balqā’

Amman

16 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Juwayyidah

19 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Saḩāb

26 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Ar Ruşayfah

27 km away · Az Zarqā’

Mādabā

30 km away · Mādabā

Az Zarqā’

33 km away · Az Zarqā’

Other Major Cities in Jordan

Amman

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 4,007,526

د.ا490 ($690) / mo

Irbid

Irbid · pop. 569,068

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Ar Ruşayfah

Az Zarqā’ · pop. 472,604

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Ar Ramthā

Irbid · pop. 297,830

د.ا393 ($554) / mo

Al Juwayyidah

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 176,400

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Saḩāb

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 169,434

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

‘Ajlūn

‘Ajlūn · pop. 148,870

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Al ‘Aqabah

Al ‘Aqabah · pop. 148,398

د.ا369 ($520) / mo

Living in Māḩiş

Māḩiş is one of the key cities in Jordan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ا330 ($464), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ا100 ($140) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ا762 ($1,073) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ا587 ($827) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Māḩiş is د.ا383 ($540). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ا429 ($604) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Māḩiş expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ا330 ($464) per month in Māḩiş including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Jordan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Māḩiş?
A net salary of around د.ا429 ($604) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Māḩiş with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Māḩiş is د.ا383 ($540).
How much is rent in Māḩiş?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ا143 ($202) per month in the city centre and د.ا100 ($140) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ا299 ($421).
Is Māḩiş cheaper than Jordan on average?
Yes — Māḩiş is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Jordan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Māḩiş?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ا78 ($110) in Māḩiş. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ا3 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ا1 ($1).
How do transport costs in Māḩiş compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Māḩiş is estimated at د.ا13 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Māḩiş are estimates based on Jordan national averages adjusted for city size (population 17,754). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.